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NFL·INJURY·October 1, 2026 01:23 PM ET

Penix set for first full week of Falcons first-team reps

Move follows ACL recovery and Week 3 debut

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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Stefanski said this will be the first full week that Michael Penix Jr. will get all the first-team reps. #Falcons Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Michael Penix Jr. will handle all first-team reps this week. It is his first full week directing the starting unit.

Why it matters: Penix was inactive for the opener while working back from an ACL injury. Full first-team work points to a move into the starting role. Green Bay began game-planning for his Week 3 debut.

What to watch: Watch daily participation and whether Stefanski confirms Penix as the starter.

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